HPV, HIGH RISK DNA WITH GENOTYPES 16 and 18

Message

This test will report 14 genotypes and differentiate genotypes 16 and 18

Test Code

HPVGN (no pap)

CPT Codes
87624

Includes

hrHPV pool; genotypes 16 and 18

Preferred Specimen

ThinPrep kit

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Room temp or refrigerate

Specimen Stability

ThinPrep samples are stable 6 months at Room Temperature or Refrigerated. Samples will only be stored for 6 weeks onsite.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples submitted in the wrong collection container; specimen not labeled with TWO patient identifiers; ThinPrep vial received frozen.

Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Clinical Significance

This test detects all 14 HPV genotypes including differentiation of genotypes 16 and 18 found to be responsible for nearly 70% of cervical cancers.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
(Cytology)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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